Certificate participants will engage in three teaching observations by peers/colleagues from within or across disciplines. Peer observation is confidential and strictly non-evaluative. Formative feedback from peer observations will allow participants to critically assess and reflect on their own teaching practice, and participants may benefit by including peer observations as evidence in their teaching dossiers. The observations may take place in a classroom setting or during another approved teaching session, including within online course offerings, depending on the participant’s context. Participants may pair up to observe, offer, and receive feedback. Or, they may seek observers from outside the Certificate program. If necessary, arrangements may be made for observations to take place at a different institution or by video conferencing. Observers will be provided with guidance and a template for observation. Participants will write reflections on their observation and feedback experiences.
For more information, please contact kate.crane@dal.ca.